In this episode, we discuss:
What does anxiety actually mean? 2:15
Is it normal to have some anxiety? 4:08
How common are anxiety disorders? 5:03
What are some risks for developing anxiety? 6:00
Can anxiety come and go? 7:29
How long do you need to have anxiety to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder? 7:29
What are panic attacks? 8:17
How do you generally treat anxiety disorders? 9:47
Why should you avoid caffeine in anxiety disorders? 11:35
What are specific phobias? 12:10
How do you treat specific phobias? 13:23
What is social anxiety? 15:09
How do you differentiate normal shyness from social anxiety? 16:13
How do you treat social anxiety? 16:47
What is generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD? 17:15
What is the treatment for GAD? 18:04
How long does treatment take to work? 19:18
What other resources do you recommend? 19:35
Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com
Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca
Center for Clinical Interventions - Anxiety: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Anxiety
Email: thedoctordictionary@gmail.com
Twitter: @TheDrDictionary
Peer reviewed by Dr. Stephen Gelber, staff psychiatrist at North York General Hospital in Toronto, Canada
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo
DISCLAIMER:
This podcast isnt meant to be a replacement for a traditional doctor’s appointment, nor is it meant to be providing medical advice. Rather, it is meant to supplement your doctor’s visit and explain why your doctor asked what they asked, and help explain the diagnosis and common treatment plans.
Doctors often have very different styles and approaches to a patient and their diagnosis. If we discuss a question or treatment plan that your doctor didnt mention, that doesn’t mean that they are a bad doctor. This could represent a difference in practice style, or the fact that your doctor knows you better than we do, and has created a treatment plan that better fits your lifestyle.
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